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When you have a machine gun, everything becomes a paper tiger
It must be said that this regime change of Venezuela is not a Trump thing, it is not a Republican thing but a US thing
The US ruling class has enacted regime changes many times before
uS imperialism should be attacked and criticised for this not just Trump
Others it will happen again
The US ruling class has enacted regime changes many times before
uS imperialism should be attacked and criticised for this not just Trump
Others it will happen again
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
It must be said that this regime change of Venezuela is not a Trump thing, it is not a Republican thing but a US thing
The US ruling class has enacted regime changes many times before
uS imperialism should be attacked and criticised for this not just Trump
Others it will happen again
The US ruling class has enacted regime changes many times before
uS imperialism should be attacked and criticised for this not just Trump
Others it will happen again
No government has the right to enforce a regime change of another
No exceptions
No exceptions
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
No government has the right to enforce a regime change of another
No exceptions
No exceptions
I support a regime change in Iran but I will not support any old regime change.
The Iranian people rose up against the Shah for good reason. This uprising was then taken advantage of by the Islamist movement.
The regime change should be forwards not backwards.
Monarchy should never be supported.
The Iranian people rose up against the Shah for good reason. This uprising was then taken advantage of by the Islamist movement.
The regime change should be forwards not backwards.
Monarchy should never be supported.
Today in London, strong turnout at two separate demonstrations of solidarity with protesters in Iran. No sign of the keffiyah crowd who don’t give a damn about freeing Iranians from repressive jihadists. In fact they want exactly that for everyone from the river to the sea.
Richard Kemp
Richard Kemp
January 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I support a regime change in Iran but I will not support any old regime change.
The Iranian people rose up against the Shah for good reason. This uprising was then taken advantage of by the Islamist movement.
The regime change should be forwards not backwards.
Monarchy should never be supported.
The Iranian people rose up against the Shah for good reason. This uprising was then taken advantage of by the Islamist movement.
The regime change should be forwards not backwards.
Monarchy should never be supported.
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The great sausage meat War Machine wants to consume our 'sons and daughters'!!
Not theirs, take note… but yours!!
apple.news/AkaCdi9BMSWy...
Not theirs, take note… but yours!!
apple.news/AkaCdi9BMSWy...
Get ready to fight: Armed forces chief issues stark warning as Russian threat grows — Sky News
In an extraordinarily blunt intervention, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton warned that Russia's military strength is increasing and is something to fear, with Russian troops now battle-hardened ...
apple.news
December 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The great sausage meat War Machine wants to consume our 'sons and daughters'!!
Not theirs, take note… but yours!!
apple.news/AkaCdi9BMSWy...
Not theirs, take note… but yours!!
apple.news/AkaCdi9BMSWy...
This story needs more publicity
It is shameful that it is only now being covered tbh
It is shameful that it is only now being covered tbh
Former workers at Rockstar Games say they were fired for trying to unionize.
Over 30 employees at the company behind Grand Theft Auto were fired in what the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain calls a "ruthless act of union-busting."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Over 30 employees at the company behind Grand Theft Auto were fired in what the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain calls a "ruthless act of union-busting."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Grand Theft Auto: Game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".
www.bbc.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This story needs more publicity
It is shameful that it is only now being covered tbh
It is shameful that it is only now being covered tbh
Russia struggles to support Bashir Al-Assad
Russia struggles to send support to Venezuela
Russia has lost thousands of men to the war in Ukraine
In this state the west is trying to paint Russia as an imminent threat
Why?
Russia struggles to send support to Venezuela
Russia has lost thousands of men to the war in Ukraine
In this state the west is trying to paint Russia as an imminent threat
Why?
December 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Russia struggles to support Bashir Al-Assad
Russia struggles to send support to Venezuela
Russia has lost thousands of men to the war in Ukraine
In this state the west is trying to paint Russia as an imminent threat
Why?
Russia struggles to send support to Venezuela
Russia has lost thousands of men to the war in Ukraine
In this state the west is trying to paint Russia as an imminent threat
Why?
The only way to end the Russian and NATO imperialism for good is with a sustained, serious and cooperative anti-war movement in Russia and NATO countries
October 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The only way to end the Russian and NATO imperialism for good is with a sustained, serious and cooperative anti-war movement in Russia and NATO countries
Prince Andrews actions were covered up by the royal family.
What else are they hiding?
What other hand have they caused?
What else are they hiding?
What other hand have they caused?
October 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Prince Andrews actions were covered up by the royal family.
What else are they hiding?
What other hand have they caused?
What else are they hiding?
What other hand have they caused?
So the "punishment" for Andrews actions is to be stripped of his titles and be considered a "normal" person?
He keeps his money
He keeps his freedoms
Despicable behaviour by the British state
The state cannot be relied upon to take proper justice
He keeps his money
He keeps his freedoms
Despicable behaviour by the British state
The state cannot be relied upon to take proper justice
October 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
So the "punishment" for Andrews actions is to be stripped of his titles and be considered a "normal" person?
He keeps his money
He keeps his freedoms
Despicable behaviour by the British state
The state cannot be relied upon to take proper justice
He keeps his money
He keeps his freedoms
Despicable behaviour by the British state
The state cannot be relied upon to take proper justice
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All over the world spontaneous protests are erupting in solidarity with the Sumud Flotilla and in outrage at the complicity of our rulers. The time for talk is over. If the ruling class refuses to act, then the workers of the world will simply put a stop to this madness themselves. Revolution now!
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
All over the world spontaneous protests are erupting in solidarity with the Sumud Flotilla and in outrage at the complicity of our rulers. The time for talk is over. If the ruling class refuses to act, then the workers of the world will simply put a stop to this madness themselves. Revolution now!
Momentum would rather fight for better bureaucracy in Labour than fight for workers rights in the country
It's pathetic, spineless, lazy and a complete waste of time
Can't say I'm surprised
By the time this campaign makes any sort of progress Nigel Farage will be Prime Minister
It's pathetic, spineless, lazy and a complete waste of time
Can't say I'm surprised
By the time this campaign makes any sort of progress Nigel Farage will be Prime Minister
🌹 Great to see activists at our joint fringe event with CLPD, discussing how we can organise for a transformed, democratic Labour Party.
Thanks to @brianleishmanmp.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social @jessicabarnard.bsky.social Gemma Bolton and @mineshparekh.bsky.social for their contributions.
Thanks to @brianleishmanmp.bsky.social @richardburgon.bsky.social @jessicabarnard.bsky.social Gemma Bolton and @mineshparekh.bsky.social for their contributions.
October 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Momentum would rather fight for better bureaucracy in Labour than fight for workers rights in the country
It's pathetic, spineless, lazy and a complete waste of time
Can't say I'm surprised
By the time this campaign makes any sort of progress Nigel Farage will be Prime Minister
It's pathetic, spineless, lazy and a complete waste of time
Can't say I'm surprised
By the time this campaign makes any sort of progress Nigel Farage will be Prime Minister
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Increasingly we are seeing that a revolutionary attitude is required to tackle terrorist states like Israel.
Italian Dock workers have shown us that you do not need to waste time trying to convince the governments and bureaucrats to do something about the genocide.
Italian Dock workers have shown us that you do not need to waste time trying to convince the governments and bureaucrats to do something about the genocide.
October 1, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Increasingly we are seeing that a revolutionary attitude is required to tackle terrorist states like Israel.
Italian Dock workers have shown us that you do not need to waste time trying to convince the governments and bureaucrats to do something about the genocide.
Italian Dock workers have shown us that you do not need to waste time trying to convince the governments and bureaucrats to do something about the genocide.
Just saw that new superman film
If anyone says it's not about Israel-Palestine they're huffing some strong copium
If anyone says it's not about Israel-Palestine they're huffing some strong copium
September 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Just saw that new superman film
If anyone says it's not about Israel-Palestine they're huffing some strong copium
If anyone says it's not about Israel-Palestine they're huffing some strong copium
I'm going to stockpile paracetamol and sell autism to people
September 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I'm going to stockpile paracetamol and sell autism to people
Searchlight uncovers far-right plot to break up the left by sitting back and doing nothing
September 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Searchlight uncovers far-right plot to break up the left by sitting back and doing nothing
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The "We-are-not-Nazis-just-people-with-legitimate-concerns" myth takes a big hit.
#RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#RacistScumOut
#RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#RacistScumOut
September 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The "We-are-not-Nazis-just-people-with-legitimate-concerns" myth takes a big hit.
#RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#RacistScumOut
#RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#RacistScumOut
The idea that "London barely noticed" is wrong and dangerous
International news outlets reported in it
This was the largest far-right demo in British history ever
This is a sign that this issue needs to be confronted head on or else it's going to get worse
International news outlets reported in it
This was the largest far-right demo in British history ever
This is a sign that this issue needs to be confronted head on or else it's going to get worse
"[Robinson] claimed the world was watching, but most of London barely noticed - and much of what was on view was appalling."
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-t...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-t...
Tommy Robinson’s march was a drunken, coked-up mess
He claimed the world was watching, but most of London barely noticed - and much of what was on view was appalling
www.thenewworld.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The idea that "London barely noticed" is wrong and dangerous
International news outlets reported in it
This was the largest far-right demo in British history ever
This is a sign that this issue needs to be confronted head on or else it's going to get worse
International news outlets reported in it
This was the largest far-right demo in British history ever
This is a sign that this issue needs to be confronted head on or else it's going to get worse
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26 Police Officers were injured in Londons fascist riots, but only 9 people were arrested.
At last week's Palestine Action protest 0 Police Officers were injured, but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The UK govt is chasing Reform votes & colluding with fascism, home & abroad.
#fightfascism
At last week's Palestine Action protest 0 Police Officers were injured, but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The UK govt is chasing Reform votes & colluding with fascism, home & abroad.
#fightfascism
September 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
26 Police Officers were injured in Londons fascist riots, but only 9 people were arrested.
At last week's Palestine Action protest 0 Police Officers were injured, but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The UK govt is chasing Reform votes & colluding with fascism, home & abroad.
#fightfascism
At last week's Palestine Action protest 0 Police Officers were injured, but nearly 900 people were arrested.
The UK govt is chasing Reform votes & colluding with fascism, home & abroad.
#fightfascism
The telegraph is delusional
September 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The telegraph is delusional
The racism in the UK has become so bitter that even the foreign press have begun to report on it
The racism and islamaphobia spread by Farage and Tommy, and spurred on by Kier Starmer is having consequences on the international stage
The racism and islamaphobia spread by Farage and Tommy, and spurred on by Kier Starmer is having consequences on the international stage
September 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The racism in the UK has become so bitter that even the foreign press have begun to report on it
The racism and islamaphobia spread by Farage and Tommy, and spurred on by Kier Starmer is having consequences on the international stage
The racism and islamaphobia spread by Farage and Tommy, and spurred on by Kier Starmer is having consequences on the international stage
I was in the crowd on the other side of the police line
Beer cans and glass bottles being thrown at us
Not a single thing was thrown from our side to theirs
Beer cans and glass bottles being thrown at us
Not a single thing was thrown from our side to theirs
Far Right are still fighting Police to try break into areas where they are not allowed.
September 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I was in the crowd on the other side of the police line
Beer cans and glass bottles being thrown at us
Not a single thing was thrown from our side to theirs
Beer cans and glass bottles being thrown at us
Not a single thing was thrown from our side to theirs
They even threw beer cans and glass bottles at anti-fascists.
This government has grossly underestimated the threat of the far-right
This government has grossly underestimated the threat of the far-right
As sure as night follows day.
That flammable combination of coke, alcohol and IQs in single figures
That flammable combination of coke, alcohol and IQs in single figures
September 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
They even threw beer cans and glass bottles at anti-fascists.
This government has grossly underestimated the threat of the far-right
This government has grossly underestimated the threat of the far-right
Kier Starmer and by extension the Met Police have seriously underestimated the threat of the rise of Tommy Robinson
Huge numbers of Nazis descended upon us and threw glass bottles and beer cans at us putting anti-racists in harms
Police tried to push US back and not the violent thugs
Huge numbers of Nazis descended upon us and threw glass bottles and beer cans at us putting anti-racists in harms
Police tried to push US back and not the violent thugs
September 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Kier Starmer and by extension the Met Police have seriously underestimated the threat of the rise of Tommy Robinson
Huge numbers of Nazis descended upon us and threw glass bottles and beer cans at us putting anti-racists in harms
Police tried to push US back and not the violent thugs
Huge numbers of Nazis descended upon us and threw glass bottles and beer cans at us putting anti-racists in harms
Police tried to push US back and not the violent thugs
It's a bit suspicious that, on the BBC news front page, the news of Kier Starmer defending Peter Mandelson is third to two other Charlie Kirk stories.
Given their relative impact on UK politics it baffles me that the Charlie Kirk story is being seen as more important.
Given their relative impact on UK politics it baffles me that the Charlie Kirk story is being seen as more important.
September 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It's a bit suspicious that, on the BBC news front page, the news of Kier Starmer defending Peter Mandelson is third to two other Charlie Kirk stories.
Given their relative impact on UK politics it baffles me that the Charlie Kirk story is being seen as more important.
Given their relative impact on UK politics it baffles me that the Charlie Kirk story is being seen as more important.